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(a) Explain briefly three systems of mating in livestock management. [6 mark ] (b) Draw ...

(a) Explain briefly three systems of mating in livestock management. [6 mark ]
(b) Draw and label the digestive tract of a hen [7 mark ]
(c) Give five reasons why ornamental plants are important. (5 marks)
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    Correct Answer: Option n
    Explanation:



    (a) of systems of mating in livestock management
    Stud/hand mating: This invlolves keeping a proven sire in a study where any dam on heat is brought for mating and there after the dam is taken away
    Pen mating: A group of female animals on heat are brought in the male's pen for mating Or Pen mating involves one male and several female farm animals
    Flock/pasture mating: This is a system in which both the sires and dame are allowed to move together and mate freely
    (b) Drawing and labelling of the digestive tract of a hen

    (c) Reasons why ornamental plants are important
    - Used to beautify the environment
    - Used in landscaping
    - Used to demarcate boundaries/fencing
    - Serve as wind break/shelter belt
    - Source of income
    - Source of employment
    - Used in expressing affection/love e.g. flower
    - Promote tourism
    - Used for making avenues
    - Used for educational research purposes
    - Used for bouquets, garlands, wreaths etc.
    - The flowers of some ornamental plants are used for preparation of dyes
    - Some ornamental plants produce fragrance which gives pleasure to people
    - Help to reduce night blur on major roads to prevent accidents in the night
    - Leguminous ornamental plants fix nitrogen into the soil
    - Some ornamental plants are edible/used as food by humans/animals
    - Used for visual screening/concealing views to provide privacy
    - Some have medicinal value
    - They provide shade
    - Source of foreign exchange/revenue to the government through taxation
    - Reduce noise pollution

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